Paul Safi
Paul Safi, RP (Qualifying)
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Begin Your Journey of Healing and Empowerment
Working with Paul Safi offers a pathway to personal growth and transformation. Here’s what clients have gained from therapy with Paul:
- Boosted self-worth and confidence
- Gained insight into and disrupted unhealthy patterns
- Followed through on decisions for healthier patterns with concrete actions
- Enhanced self-mastery and self-care
- Discovered and expanded their personal resources
- Increased compassion for themselves and others
- Accepted and regulated their emotions effectively
- Developed a healthy self-concept
- Improved relationships with loved ones and peers
Joined the Whitestone Clinic in August 2023
CRPO License Number: 15040
Modalities
Paul works with individuals aged 16+, and couples. He provides services in English and has fair proficiency in Lebanese Arabic.
Areas of Treatment and Specialties
Paul assists clients in overcoming a broad range of issues, including:
- Social anxiety
- Performance anxiety
- Sex addiction
- Trauma
- Relationship difficulties
- Communication skills
- Boundaries
- Codependency
- Grief
Approach
In therapy with Paul, you’ll find a warm and supportive environment that fosters growth. He creates a safe space where you can address trauma and attachment issues. His methods are tailored to your needs, including faith-based options if preferred.
Methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaches skills to manage emotions and improve relationships.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy: Builds self-compassion and reduces feelings of shame and self-criticism.
- Mindfulness Techniques: Helps clients stay present and grounded, reducing stress and increasing awareness.
- Somatic Experiencing: Uses the body to unlock and release stored trauma.
Personal Interests
Paul’s own journey through adversity, including vision loss, has equipped him with unique insights and empathy. He relocated independently to Canada, founded an international tech startup, completed a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in psychology, obtained martial arts training, and ran for public office. He understands the challenges and rewards of pursuing a full life.
Outside of his professional life, Paul enjoys nutrition, spirituality, nature, and spending time with loved ones.